When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another ‘Let us go then to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.’ So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds.” Luke 2:15-16, 18. St. Paul VI said, “We consider Christmas as the encounter, the great encounter, the historical encounter, the decisive encounter, between God and mankind. He who has faith knows this truly; let him rejoice.” Let us pray, My Lord, You revealed great things to the shepherds of Israel. They were among the lowest of the low, looked down upon, and labeled sinners. And yet to them You chose to reveal the
joyful news in a magnificent way, with an army of angels, declaring the birth of the Savior. Help us be mindful Lord Jesus, that no one is hidden from Your heart. You cherish all. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.